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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,014.56, 61,521.86 and 13,312.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,014.56, 61,521.86 and 13,312.56 is: 19,968.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,014.56 : 61,521.86 = 13,312.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,014.56/61,521.86 = 13,312.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,014.56x = 61,521.86 × 13,312.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,014.56x = 819,013,452.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,013,452.56/41,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,968.85

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